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H.Con.Res.161 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to the toxin Agent Orange and should be eligible for all related Federal benefits that come with such presumption under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.Sponsor:Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 09/22/2016) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/26/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.Con.Res.161 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975...Sponsor:Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 09/22/2016) Cosponsors: (19)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:09/26/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.Con.Res.50 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.Sponsor:Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (Introduced 05/21/2015) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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H.Con.Res.50 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have...Sponsor:Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (Introduced 05/21/2015) Cosponsors: (52)Committees:House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed ServicesLatest Action:08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.Con.Res.16 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.Sponsor:Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/10/2015) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 02/10/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.Res.855 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to remember and honor the members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and military families who served in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.Sponsor:Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] (Introduced 09/09/2016) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Foreign Affairs Latest Action: 10/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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H.Res.855 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to remember and honor the members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and military families who served in the aftermath of September 11...Sponsor:Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] (Introduced 09/09/2016) Cosponsors: (6)Committees:House - Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Foreign AffairsLatest Action:10/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.Res.320 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation honors and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 25th anniversary that is being celebrated on Father's Day, 2015, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia.Sponsor:Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44] (Introduced 06/16/2015) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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H. Rept. 114-812 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
— Accompanies:H.R.4757TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO EXPAND THE ELIGIBILITY FOR HEADSTONES, MARKERS, AND MEDALLIONS FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR DECEASED INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND ARE BURIED IN PRIVATE CEMETERIESCommittee:House Veterans' Affairs

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H. Rept. 114-812 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
— Accompanies:H.R.4757TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO EXPAND THE ELIGIBILITY FOR HEADSTONES, MARKERS, AND MEDALLIONS FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR DECEASED INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND ARE BURIED IN PRIVATE CEMETERIES

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H. Rept. 114-459 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
— Accompanies:H.R.4336AMENDING TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURIAL OF THE CREMATED REMAINS OF PERSONS WHO SERVED AS WOMEN'S AIR FORCES SERVICE PILOTS IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERYCommittee:House Veterans' Affairs

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H. Rept. 114-459 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
— Accompanies:H.R.4336AMENDING TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURIAL OF THE CREMATED REMAINS OF PERSONS WHO SERVED AS WOMEN'S AIR FORCES SERVICE PILOTS IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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H. Rept. 114-319 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
— Accompanies:H.R.1575TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO MAKE PERMANENT THE PILOT PROGRAM ON COUNSELING IN RETREAT SETTINGS FOR WOMEN VETERANS NEWLY SEPARATED FROM SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCESCommittee:House Veterans' Affairs

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H. Rept. 114-319 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
— Accompanies:H.R.1575TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO MAKE PERMANENT THE PILOT PROGRAM ON COUNSELING IN RETREAT SETTINGS FOR WOMEN VETERANS NEWLY SEPARATED FROM SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES

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H.R.5700 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic".Sponsor:Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17] (Introduced 11/13/2014) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/25/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.2921, which became Public Law 113-234 on 12/16/2014.
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H.R.5700 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient...Sponsor:Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17] (Introduced 11/13/2014) Cosponsors: (26)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:11/25/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions)Notes:For further action, see S.2921, which became Public Law 113-234 on 12/16/2014.Tracker: